19th CENTURY GUITARS

In the heart of Tuscia, among the silent archaeological wonders, majestic medieval churches, and palaces that tell centuries of history, the Tuscania Summer Festival comes to life: two weeks where music, art, and flavor intertwine in a unique experience. From August 17 to 31, 2025, Tuscania becomes a cultural stage of excellence for the entire area stretching from Lake Bolsena to Tarquinia. A festival that is not only about music, but an invitation to rediscover the authentic beauty of an extraordinary town - bringing together local cultural communities in a creative dialogue between the Arts. On the program: international music courses with world-renowned teachers, 25 events featuring classical, chamber, vocal and symphonic, multisensory concerts with tastings of the region’s finest food and wine, a prestigious exhibition of lutherie with historic instruments and artisans from across Europe, along with public talks and conferences. An event that celebrates culture as a living, shared experience, placing Tuscania at the heart of a new map of art and beauty.

Tuscania Summer Festival

Un appuntamento che unisce il fascino della storia musicale alla possibilità di ascoltare strumenti originali d’epoca, con Stefano Magliaro

Ex Chiesa di Santa Croce

TUSCANIA SUMMER FESTIVAL

Nel cuore della Tuscia, tra le meraviglie archeologiche, le maestose chiese medievali e i palazzi che raccontano secoli di storia, nasce il Tuscania Summer Festival. Due settimane in cui musica, arte e gusto si intrecciano in un’esperienza indimenticabile

<h3>Mostra e conferenza-concerto: “La voce delle chitarre dell’Ottocento”</h3>a cura di STEFANO MAGLIAROUn appuntamento imperdibile che unisce il fascino della storia musicale alla rara possibilità di ascoltare strumenti originali d’epoca. La giornata è articolata in due momenti:Mostra di chitarre storiche originali: circa dodici strumenti straordinari, realizzati dai più grandi liutai della prima metà dell’Ottocento, saranno esposti per l’intera giornata. Una collezione unica che documenta l’evoluzione della chitarra in Europa in un periodo cruciale della sua storia.Conferenza-concerto: un incontro speciale in cui Stefano Magliaro, chitarrista e studioso, accompagnerà il pubblico in un viaggio tra suoni e contesti storici. Verranno presentati gli strumenti, analizzate le loro caratteristiche costruttive e sonore, e suonati brani coevi pensati proprio per quegli specifici modelli. Sarà così possibile cogliere l’intimo legame tra liuteria, composizione e interpretazione.Questo evento dal forte valore culturale rappresenta un’occasione rara per ascoltare la musica dell’Ottocento eseguita con le chitarre per cui fu scritta, restituendole la sua voce autentica. Saranno presenti strumenti di liutai leggendari come Lyra Blaise, Lacote, Fabricatore, Guadagnini, Benedid, Panormo, De Santis, Rudloff, Ballarini. Una vera immersione nella storia della chitarra tra stile francese, italiano, spagnolo e tedesco, in un momento in cui la musica europea era ancora fortemente caratterizzata dalle sue radici geografiche e culturali. Una proposta che affascinerà musicisti, studiosi, appassionati e curiosi: la musica come non l’avete mai sentita prima.<h3>Exhibition and Lecture-Concert: “The Voice of 19th-Century Guitars”</h3>Curated by STEFANO MAGLIAROAn unmissable event that combines the charm of musical history with the rare opportunity to hear original period instruments. The day is structured in two parts:Exhibition of original historical guitars: around twelve extraordinary instruments, built by some of the greatest luthiers of the first half of the 19th century, will be on display throughout the day. A unique collection that documents the evolution of the guitar in Europe during a crucial period in its history.Lecture-concert: a special encounter in which Stefano Magliaro, guitarist and scholar, will guide the audience on a journey through sounds and historical contexts. The instruments will be presented, their structural and acoustic characteristics analyzed, and period pieces composed specifically for those models will be performed. This will allow the audience to grasp the deep connection between lutherie, composition, and interpretation.This culturally significant event offers a rare opportunity to hear 19th-century music performed on the very guitars for which it was written, restoring their authentic voice. Instruments by legendary luthiers such as Lyra Blaise, Lacote, Fabricatore, Guadagnini, Benedid, Panormo, De Santis, Rudloff, and Ballarini will be featured. A true immersion in the history of the guitar—spanning French, Italian, Spanish, and German styles—at a time when European music was still deeply rooted in its geographic and cultural origins. An experience that will fascinate musicians, scholars, enthusiasts, and the simply curious: music as you’ve never heard it before

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